Supply ChainHybrid Remote,

Latham,
New York

Description

Position at Latham Pool Products, Inc

Make a SPLASH with Latham Pool Products!

At Latham Pool Products, we don’t just make swimming pools; we create opportunities for backyard dreams to come true. As the leading manufacturer in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability in everything we do.

We believe in building an environment where everyone can thrive. That is why we offer:

A culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.
Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development.

Ready to join a team that makes a difference?

A little about the position:

Latham Pool Products is seeking a highly capable Senior Demand Planner to play a critical role in advancing and maturing our demand planning capabilities. This position is designed for a strong, hands-on professional who can help build, refine, and scale a best-in-class demand planning process. The role will work closely with Commercial, Finance, and Analytics teams to develop a robust demand model that directly feeds the company’s S&OP process and executive decision making.

This role operates at an advanced level, requiring deep expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy while influencing cross-functional decisions and strategic outcomes. The Senior Demand Planner will own the demand forecasting process, combining statistical modeling with customer, market, and commercial insights to deliver an accurate, actionable demand plan.

Some of What You Will Do:

Demand Planning Leadership

• Own and drive the end-to-end demand planning process, including statistical baseline, demand shaping, and consensus planning

• Develop a scalable, structured demand planning approach aligned to evolving S&OP maturity

• Act as the central owner of the consensus demand plan, ensuring transparency, alignment, and accountability

Model Development & Analytical Integration

• Partner with internal analytics resources to design and refine forecasting models

• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that support business decision making

• Lead continuous improvement of forecast logic, segmentation, and modeling approaches

Demand Planning Platform Ownership & Enablement

• Own the demand planning process within our digital platform, including configuration, optimization, and ongoing enhancement

• Drive adoption and discipline across stakeholders

• Leverage advanced analytics and system capabilities to improve forecast accuracy

Commercial Partnership & Demand Shaping

• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to incorporate demand drivers

• Challenge assumptions to ensure a balanced, unbiased forecast

• Translate commercial inputs into structured demand adjustments

Market & Customer Insights

• Analyze external market trends, competitive activity, and seasonality

• Evaluate customer behaviors and channel dynamics

• Perform scenario modeling and what-if analysis

S&OP Enablement & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Lead the Demand Review process and support S&OP

• Ensure alignment between demand, supply, and financial plans

• Support executive decision making with fact-based insights

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and value add

• Identify root causes of variance and drive improvement

• Establish standard reporting and governance

Strategic Leadership & Influence

• Apply deep expertise in demand planning and supply chain to solve complex, ambiguous business challenges

• Lead cross-functional initiatives that impact both tactical execution and longer-term supply chain strategy

• Influence decision-making across Commercial, Finance, and Operations through data-driven insights and clear recommendations

• Establish and evolve demand planning policies, processes, and frameworks to support business growth and scale

• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, exercising strong judgment in balancing competing priorities and inputs

• Build strong internal networks to drive alignment, accountability, and adoption of planning processes

• Serve as a thought partner to leadership on demand, inventory, and service trade-offs

Scope & Impact

• Recognized as a subject matter expert in demand planning with significant influence across the organization

• Drives initiatives that improve forecast accuracy, working capital efficiency, and service levels

• Leads projects or workstreams with measurable business impact

• Develops new approaches to demand planning, including segmentation, modeling, and scenario analysis

• Impacts both operational execution and strategic planning horizons

• Works independently with minimal oversight while aligning to broader business objectives

What You Bring to the Table: (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Engineering, or related field

• APICS certification preferred

• 7–10+ years in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics, with demonstrated progression into more strategic or leadership-oriented responsibilities

• Experience building or evolving demand planning processes and models

• Experience working with commercial stakeholders

• Experience supporting S&OP processes

• Strong analytical and modeling capabilities

• Ability to connect data, market insights, and business context

• Proficiency with forecasting tools and Excel (Power BI a plus)

• Strong communication and influencing skills

Success Metrics

• Improved forecast accuracy and reduced bias

• Strong adoption of demand planning process and digital platform

Why should you come work with Us?

Comprehensive Benefits for you and your family include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA and FSA plans available
401(K) with 50% company match up to 6%
Flexible Paid Time Off starting day one
Holidays - 11 Paid, eligible on day one
Life/ADD Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability insurance with buy up options

Professional Development: Training programs, Tuition Reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

Supportive Environment: A culture rooted in collaboration, integrity, and respect.

Some Important Information for you:

Position Title: Senior Demand Planner

Location: Latham, NY

Employment Type: May consider hybrid or remote work.

Status: Full-time

Salary Range: $105,000-$145,000

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US geographic markets. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Bonus: MIB-Tier 3- 10% of base pay

Latham Pool Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our hiring process includes drug screening, background check & E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The submission of your resume will expedite the review of your information.

This position does not support sponsorship opportunities.

Apply Today!

If you are ready to leverage your expertise and make an impact at Latham Pool Products, we’d love to hear from you! Apply and upload your resume to our team today by following this link: Careers Page.